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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1928

Page

8

Democratic Orators and Jacksonian Echoes at a Dinner

A transcript notes a speaker criticizing Democrats as best orators and recounting a political dinner with stories about Andrew Jackson, Cherokee policy, and Republican contrasts. The piece blends personal recollection and partisan reminiscence, mentioning Columbus and figures like Rockefeller while reflecting on promises and payoffs in political life.

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No Josephine’s nude dance sparks Vienna protest

A Nazi party deputation pressed Chancellor Klein and Interior Minister Hortobbi to ban Josephine Baker from appearing in Vienna amid daily protests and potential riots. Parliament opened a concurrent inquiry as Baker’s naked show in Paris was flagged.

Vienna Associated Prose Josephine Baker Paris Nationism Party Kelvel Interior Hortieb Liua

Prohibition and party politics echo in 1920s chatter

Fragmented reminiscences note food shortages after 8 pm and subsistence on Prohibition with or without a license. They mock Democrat and Republican lines, claim Canadians as better, and describe annual election year dinners where Jack Soney and others promote party talking points.

Wnaermony Jim Reet Republian

Bridgeport Post Office Sees Long Growth Toward First Class

Bridgeport postal history notes its 35th anniversary since a major upgrade to first class status. In 1927 the office crossed the million dollar mark in annual cross receipts. Earlier steps include 1800 first class designation and a move to the present Public Market site 26 years ago. Under Postmaster William T Meyer since 1908 gross receipts rose from 245 9000 to substantial growth, with parcel post and new handling methods transforming operations.

Aloszogo Washington Bridgeport J W Knowlton Parcel Post William T Meyer

Ten motorists seek licenses at Friday hearing

Ten motorists appear for license reinstatement hearings Friday at 10 30 in the county courthouse. Cases include Steve Vasse in reckless driving, Charles Bartram and Stephen Feeeko under the influence of liquor, John Denisevich, Samuel Tipling, Philip Rockwood, Albert Smerter, Stephen Simon, George McCarthy, and Jon Blais with accident or overload reports.

Perons Louthouse Steve Vasse Charles E. Barltram Rose Street Danbury Ilquor Stephen Feeeko Honeycpot Road Stratford Hquor John Denisevich White Plain Road Samuel D Tipping Wairfield Philip E Rockwood Walnut Beach Park Milford Haquor Albert T Smerter Alanson Road Stephen L Simon Pembroke Street George McCarthy Brewster Street Jon Blais Newfield Avenue

Soviet Distrust of Kellogg Submarine Ban Plan

Soviet officials express divergent views on Secretary Kellogg's proposal to abolish submarines. Some see it as a step toward disarmament, others view it as a move that harms Soviet-American ties and doubt its sincerity. Italian officials face a dilemma amid Mussolini's stance against submarine abolition, awaiting Rome's fuller decision.

Mostow Kellogg Foreign Office Naval Russia England United States RCME Associated Press Ielal Italy Franca Washington Mussolini

State TB commission to send doctors TB abstracts

Hartford February 5 The State Tuberculosis Commission plans a monthly briefing service for physicians statewide to aid early TB diagnosis. The first one page review, ready tomorrow, will summarize five articles on infant and child TB, including X ray photos of a tuberculous child.

Hartford Stephen J Meher Criseion Tomnorrow Commisssion

1000 Cases of Whiskey Captured Near Providence

The schooner Minnie M. from New Bedford loaded with 1000 cases of whiskey wine and gin said to be from Nova Scotia was captured and brought into Providence harbor by Coast Guard vessels after a days long tail. The cargo valued at 950 000. The capture occurred off Woods Hole Mass with CG 139 241 and 388 assisting after radio calls. The captain and five crew members were held for questioning.

Providence R I Associated Press Minnie M New Bedford Mass Nova Scotia Providence Harbor Grand Banks Block Island

Hartford Barber Claims Dandruff Prevents Baldness

Angelo Mantello a Hartford barber announces a theory that dandruff fertilizes hair and prevents baldness. He and Moriis Dampsey filed an agreement to grow a full head of hair by July 28, arguing doctors misstate baldness causes and that clean scalp aids growth.

Hartford Dandruff Feb Associated Press Angelo Mantello Tietor Senor Mantello Moriis Dampsty Mantella Dampsey Mantello

The Last Command and Week of Vaudeville at Palace

Amusements note Emil Jannings stars in The Last Command as a military general in a Russia revolt tale directed by Josef von Sternberg with an all star cast led by William Powell Evelyn Brent and Michael Viscaroff. A bill of headline vaudeville opens today including The Two-Show-Offs Every Man for Himself and Southern syncopation with Charlie Chaplin’s The Circuit starting next Sunday night.

Emil Jannings Paramount Josef von Sternberg Underworld Wiliam Powell Evelyn Brent Michael Viscaroff Russia Jennings Gil America Jesse Brook Bye Sully E Sherit & Co Barry Toy Long &Ue Ads Brown & Co Vaudevilla Chare Chaplin

Fantasies Parisienne headlining Palus Vaudeville show

A Parisian gay life themed vaudeville program tops the Monday bill featuring Fantasies Parisienne with Milas Dotte De Mertier and principal performers. Acts include Bit Down with Eddie O Rourke and Blanche Krebs, Real Estate by Lew Welch Company, Bits of Broadway Hits, Help and Hubby, a Paramount feature The Door Light with Esther Relston and Neil Hamilton, plus Our Gang Playing Hockey and Pathe News.

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The Love Mart Sows Plain at Majestic Theatre

The Love Mart stars Billie Dove and Gilbert Roland in a 1808 Louisiana slave trade tale. Captain Remy and Victor Jallot vie for Antoinette Frobelle as she is claimed by the auction block, with a dramatic romance and a hopeful ending. Newsreels, a fables reel, a newlywed comedy, and a Technicolor short accompany.

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Jazz Singer at Cameo Ends Run in Bridgeport

In Bridgeport the Cameo theatre extends the Jazz Singer run for a final third week due to large crowds. The Vitaphone feature lets audiences hear Jolson sing in his own style before Douglas Fairbanks in The Gaucho arrives for a two week engagement next Saturday. Box office opens 10 am to 1 am.

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Two Girls Wanted Opens at Lyric Theater

Gladys Unger stars in Two Girls Wanted a witty comedy at the Lyric produced by Polly Players. A New York secretary charms a wealthy fiancé through a series of humorous social escapades while navigating trust and happiness in a world of style and satire.

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